Post Graduate Program

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POST GRADUATE PROGRAM

THERE IS A GROWING DEMAND FOR POST GRAD (OR GAP YEAR) PROGRAMS, ESPECIALLY IN TODAY’S CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT.

> Graduating seniors may not be ready to compete at their desired level in college sport. > They may need time to improve technically or mature athletically to get the right offer. > Some are searching for a year to live independently to better prepare for college life. > There may be academic reasons to take a year between high school and college.

Welcome to SPIRE’s Post Grad Program, the world’s premier destination for high school graduates seeking to optimize their athletic, academic and life skills abilities on their path to the best-suited college/ university. SPIRE PG program delivers customized basketball, esports, lacrosse, swimming, track & field and wrestling training/competition directed by top coaches and industry experts.

In terms of athletics - SPIRE provides a customized, sport specific, skills training and competitive development program for each PG athlete. And this is combined with individually designed athletic performance training programs, which include physical and mental conditioning and nutrition and hydration guidance.

Character building, leadership and communication skills training are all key parts of the overall curriculum as well. From an academic perspective - SPIRE counselors assist PG student-athletes who have completed high school to:

>Earn college credit via Kent State – Ashtabula or other colleges online (2 courses per semester) > Repair/enhance high school GPA > Take SAT/ACT Test Prep Courses > Take ESL programs and TOEFL prep courses (as appropriate) > Receive college placement, planning and NCAA compliance assistance > And grow in terms of focus, confidence, concentration and self-discipline

Housing is provided, and three nutritious meals a day are served at SPIRE Fuel.

HERE ARE 4 MORE REASONS TO CONSIDER A SPIRE POST GRAD PROGRAM:

>Colleges fully recognize the value of students enrolling after a PG experience. > Coaches appreciate that PG athletes enroll with four full years of eligibility remaining. > Parents can rest assured knowing that the PG experience will help their sons and daughters acclimate to college seamlessly. > SPIRE PG participants grow and develop as players, athletes, teammates, students and individuals ideally prepared for their next steps in sport, school, work and life.

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